Communication About Advance Directives and End-of-Life Care Options Among Internal Medicine Residents

Conclusions: Modest improvements were made over time in trainees’ exposure to EOL discussions; however, many residents remain uncomfortable and conflicted with having EOL care discussions with their patients. More effective training approaches in EOL communication are needed to train the next generation of internists.
Source: American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research